The holistic approach of Tibetan medicine aims to heal the whole person; it treats spiritual, mental, physical, and emotional diseases, often with miraculous results. Janet Jones and Terence Moore tell of their inspirational personal experiences with Tibetan healers. They reveal a system of subtlety and precision rooted in a profound spiritual foundation. The second part of the book is a practical description of the workings of the medical system, giving explanations and examples designed to help the modern western reader understand and apply the principles of Tibetan medicine in everyday life.

Dr. Pema Dorjee is senior physician and Techinal Advisor to the Research and Development department of The Tibetan Medical Institute of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. Dr. Dorjee travels worldwide to give consultations and lectures on Tibetan medicine.

Janet Jones practiced as a Jungian psychotherapist and astrologer and was the founder of the Alpha Centre, London.

Terence Moore is a company director as well as an acupuncturist and herbalist with training in other complementary therapies.